St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club

In September, we honored these area students during Youth Appreciation week. Congrats to all and thanks for all you do!

Join us this weekend for a club fundraiser at Chipotle downtown! Must present flyer image or use code to order online.

Members from our DMM Optimists (Dakotas, Minnesota and Manitoba) donated clothing to Community Angels in St. Cloud recently. Shop manager Erica was thrilled! Thanks to all for the donations 😇

DMM Convention for the past two days, hosted by St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club. Club delegates and members from SD, ND, MN and Manitoba attended. Great job all!

Friend of Youth Awards program this morning. Congrats 👏 to Winners and thanks to Nominators!!

Optimists and friends cheering on the Twins!

Join us for a brat at Cashwise Waite Park today, tomorrow and Saturday. 10:30-6:30. Fundraiser for youth programs in the St. Cloud area.

Lasts two more days, through Tuesday, June 25th!!

Summer time is reading time for everyone! Fundraiser applies to any purchases at Barnes and Noble from June 21-25. Raising funds to help support area youth programs!

Achievement in Education awards program was held yesterday.

Summer time is reading time for everyone! Fundraiser applies to any purchases at Barnes and Noble from June 21-25. Raising funds to help support area youth programs!

It's Optimist Award Season! We are seeking nominations for the following recognition:
- RESPECT FOR LAW - Due July 10th. Nominate a law enforcement, EMT, firefighter or business or other community member who is passionate about respecting law enforcement and educating our youth about these fields. Email for more info and to nominate to Marge Bates at [email protected].
- FRIEND OF YOUTH - Due August 10th. Nominate a community member who works for a youth program or organization and that excels in their work. Email Don Berger [email protected] for more info and to nominate.
Winners receive a $100 donation to charity or non profit of their choosing.

Come on out Friday nights, 5:00-7:00, summer meat raffles at G-Allen's Restaurant & Sports Bar. Groups our club is sponoring:
June 7 - St. Cloud Youth Basketball Assoc.
June 14 - Tri-County Humane Society
June 21 - St. Cloud Youth Basketball Assoc.
July 5 - TBD
July 12 - SR-R Golf
July 19 - St. Cloud Roller Derby
July 26 - Tri-County Humane Society
Aug. 2 - Le Sauk Lions
Aug. 9 - Le Sauk Lions
Aug. 16 - St. Cloud Roller Derby
Aug. 23 - Becky's Troops Care Packages
Aug. 30 - St. Cloud Youth Basketball Assoc.

Two more $1,000 scholarship winners- Laura Dohrmann, Foley High School, presented by Don Berger, and Addison Bultema, Sartell High School, presented by Renee Dingmann. Congratulations 👏

Club member Jim Bisek presents Youth Appreciation certificates and small creed plaques to 2 eighth graders at the Northdale Middle School, Anoka Hennepin School District. He's been doing this program for years, on behalf of the former North Suburban Optimist Club and continues it still. Good Job, Jim!

Two of the 9 schools we provide college scholarships for.

Four club members participated in a Zoom Meeting today, welcoming a new club in India. Welcome Optimist Club of Ghandaki! We are pleased to sponsor your club and wish you many years of Optimism!

Enjoy the solar 😎🌑 eclipse!!

Happy Saturday!

Happy Optimist Day!!
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Looking for information on the Optimist International scholarship programs?

Our website is updated with district information! Be sure to check it out here: https://www.optimist-dmm.org/scholarship-contests/